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About Tshepong Centre
for the Disabled

A registered non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through therapy, care, and skills development since 1998.

NPO RegisteredPBO Tax ExemptB-BBEE Level 1SARS Compliant
Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

A South Africa where every person with a disability has equal access to quality care, therapy, skills development, and the opportunity to live with dignity and independence.

Our Mission

To empower children, youth, and adults with disabilities through holistic therapy services, skills development programs, and compassionate daily care — enabling them to reach their fullest potential.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Everything we do is guided by these fundamental principles.

Compassion

We treat every beneficiary with kindness, dignity, and deep empathy.

Empowerment

We build capacity, not dependence. Our programs equip beneficiaries with real, lasting skills.

Inclusion

We champion a society that includes and values people with disabilities.

Integrity

We operate with full transparency, accountability, and ethical governance.

Excellence

We continuously strive to deliver the highest standard of care and therapy.

Community

We are rooted in our community and work in partnership with families and donors.

Our Journey

A History of Hope

From humble beginnings to a nationally recognised centre of excellence.

1998

The Beginning

Founded by dedicated parents and community workers who saw the urgent need for disability services in Pretoria.

2002

NPO Registration

Officially registered as a Non-Profit Organisation, enabling formal governance and funding access.

2008

Therapy Expansion

Added speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, tripling beneficiary support.

2015

Equine Therapy Launched

Pioneered equine-assisted therapy, bringing innovative treatment to beneficiaries.

2020

Skills Development Hub

Launched a comprehensive skills development centre offering 12+ vocational programs.

2025

Robotics & Coding Lab

Opened a state-of-the-art lab, preparing beneficiaries for the digital economy.

Leadership

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated professionals bring decades of experience in disability care, therapy, and non-profit management.

Dr. Nomvula Dlamini

Executive Director

Mr. James Mokoena

Head of Therapy

Ms. Sarah Van Zyl

Finance Manager

Mr. Thabo Sithole

Skills Development

Ms. Priya Naidoo

Social Worker

Dr. Kobus Roux

Board Chairperson
Governance & Compliance

Accreditations & Registration

We operate with full transparency and meet all South African legal and compliance requirements.

NPO Registered

Registered with the Department of Social Development.

PBO Status

SARS approved — donors receive Section 18A tax deductions.

B-BBEE Level 1

Highest B-BBEE rating, maximising corporate CSI spend.

Tax Compliant

Fully SARS and POPIA compliant with annual audited statements.

Help Us Grow Our Impact

With your support, we can reach more beneficiaries, expand our programs, and continue to transform lives across South Africa.